These smaller format books are easy-to-hold and have more text on some of the pages, making them perfect for young readers who are growing in confidence.
These smaller format books are easy-to-hold and have more text on some of the pages, making them perfect for young readers who are growing in confidence. |
      Two-in-One Books  
    Drawing on her experience as a teacher, we asked Elizabeth Baguley
a few questions about her feelings on teaching children to read. |
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Ready Steady Read: The Wish Cat by Ragnhild Scamell & Gaby Hansen |
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One day Holly makes a wish on a star. Then, CRASH! Tom, a big scruffy cat, arrives at her window. Holly doesn’t want him, but Tom is determined that he shall be her one and only wish cat! Ready Steady Read makes reading fun! An exciting story with bold illustrations, plus pages of activities based on the story, which will help build the confidence of all young readers. |
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Ages 5–8 |
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Ready Steady Read: Ouch! by Ragnhild Scamell & Michael Terry |
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Hedgehog has just finished building a cosy nest ready for winter when… OUCH! A juicy red apple falls from a tree and sticks to the spines on her back! Can her friends help? Ready Steady Read makes reading fun! An exciting story with bold illustrations, plus pages of activities based on the story, which will help build the confidence of all young readers. |
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| Ages 5–8 220 x 143mm 32pp HB 978 1 84506 668 0 £4.99  |
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Ready Steady Read: Hopping Mad! by Michael Catchpool & David Roberts |
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Fred has five frogs. Finn has five frogs. And when ten frogs get together, it’s party time! But all this froggy madness is making Fred and Finn go hopping mad! Ready Steady Read makes reading fun! An exciting story with bold illustrations, plus pages of activities based on the story, which will help build the confidence of all young readers. |
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Ages 5–8 |
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Ready Steady Read: Meggie Moon by Elizabeth Baguley & Gregoire Mabire |
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Digger and Tiger spend all their time in the Yard. No one else is allowed. Then one day Meggie Moon arrives, and they have to admit that she does have some brilliant ideas… Ready Steady Read makes reading fun! An exciting story with bold illustrations, plus pages of activities based on the story, which will help build the confidence of all young readers. |
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Ages 5–8 |
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Ready Steady Read: Ridiculous! by Michael Coleman & Gwyneth Williamson |
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Shelley the tortoise decides to find out what winter is like. But everyone laughs and says what a ridiculous idea that is. But Shelley is determined to see winter… Ready Steady Read makes reading fun! An exciting story with bold illustrations, plus pages of activities based on the story, which will help build the confidence of all young readers. |
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Ages 5–8 |
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Ready Steady Read: The Nutty Nut Chase by Kathryn White & Vanessa Cabban |
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When a shiny brown nut pops out of the ground, it looks so delicious that everybody wants to eat it. Badger decides that there will be a race and the winner will get the nut. But the race soon turns into a nutty nut chase. Ready Steady Read makes reading fun! An exciting story with bold illustrations, plus pages of activities based on the story, which will help build the confidence of all young readers. |
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Ages 5–8 |
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Shaggy Dog and Titus – Two Troublesome Tales Various authors & illustrators |
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SHAGGY DOG AND THE TERRIBLE ITCH |
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| Ages 4–7 210 x 151mm 56pp PB 978 1 84506 614 7 £4.99 |
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Wish Upon A Star – Two Magical Stories Various authors & illustrators |
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LITTLE BEAR’S SPECIAL WISH |
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| Ages 4–7 210 x 151mm 56pp PB 978 1 84506 613 0 £4.99 |
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Laura’s
Star and the New Teacher by Klaus Baumgart |
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It’s the new school year and Laura is moving to a new class with a new teacher. She’s really excited about it, until she hears that her new teacher is REALLY strict. Suddenly Laura feels a bit scared. Can her special star friend help her find the courage to face Mrs Williamson? |
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Ages 4–7 HB 1
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Laura’s
Star and the Sleepover by Klaus Baumgart |
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Laura and her friend Sophie are off on an adventure. They are going to spend the weekend with Sophie’s aunt in her big house by the sea. They have got all sorts of exciting things planned for their sleepover, but suddenly all the lights go out… Will Laura’s special star come to the rescue? |
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Ages 4–7 HB 1
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Laura’s Star and the Search for Santa by Klaus Baumgart |
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Laura can’t wait to go away for Christmas, but her little brother, Tommy, is worried that Santa won't be able to find them in their holiday cottage. But then her special friend, the star, gives her a marvellous idea. |
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Ages 4–7 HB
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To download an Acrobat file (302KB) of the first chapter |
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Laura’s Star and the Special Pony by by Klaus Baumgart |
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Laura has always dreamed of having a pony. Then one day, she finds a little pony that needs a home for the winter… |
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Ages 4-7 HB PB |
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